Laois blooming with Roses
Yes it’s that time again when Laois is positively brimming with beautiful Roses and their darling Rose Buds. The Regional Finals of the Rose of Tralee contest are being held this weekend in The Heritage Hotel, Portlaoise. That, however, doesn’t mean that the gorgeous Roses are confined to the county town for the duration. Far from it. Yesterday evening ( 29/05/14) a wonderful entourage of the most lovely young ladies were on hand to start proceedings at this year’s Mountmellick SummerFest.
Trips are also underway to both Timahoe and Barrowhouse as the whole county gets an opportunity to give the Roses a wonderful warm welcome.
This is a summary of an action-packed weekend for the Roses.
Friday 30th May 2014
Roses visit local attractions
Roses attend Official Opening Reception of Rose of Tralee Regional Festival 2014 at Portlaoise Civic Plaza with Mayor of Portlaoise and Rosebuds
Selection Night 1 at the Portlaoise Heritage Hotel
Saturday 31st May 2014
Roses visit local attractions
Roses attend Gordon Bennett Vintage Car Parade followed by Street Party in the town centre
Selection Night 2 at the Portlaoise Heritage Hotel
Sunday 1st June 2014
Roses dine in Castle Durrow
Selection Night 3 at the Portlaoise Heritage Hotel and announcement of Roses going forward to the Rose of Tralee International Festival